Point Breeze Neighborhood Report

Point Breeze and Frick Park

History of Point Breeze

Named after an old tavern that once sat at the intersection of Greensburg Pike and Fourth Street Road (Penn Avenue and Fifth Avenue today), Point Breeze was once a popular home base for powerful businessmen like the Mellons, Hillmans, and Fricks. In fact, Clayton, the former home of business magnate Henry Clay Frick, still stands as an homage to American Industrialism in the heart of Point Breeze. 

Today, you’ll find the largely residential neighborhood adorned in beautiful, diverse architecture and plenty of trees. While the neighborhood is marked by its tree-lined roads, it’s also noted for its plentiful parks and open spaces. In fact, these child-friendly details have been immortalized in multiple memoirs. Author John Edgar Wideman wrote two memoirs that take place in part in Westinghouse Park. Annie Dillard’s Pulitzer Prize-winning An American Childhood was mainly set at Park Place Elementary.

Technically split into North Point Breeze and South Point Breeze, the collective neighborhood is bordered by Larimer and Homewood to the north, Wilkinsburg to the east, Regent Square to the south, and Squirrel Hill and Shadyside to the west.

Investment Projections

Here’s how the median house has sold over the last few years.

Here’s how the median house has sold over the last few years.

Here’s how much inventory has been available in Point Breeze over the last few years.

Here’s how much inventory has been available in Point Breeze over the last few years.

Emergency Resources

Pittsburgh Fire Bureau Station 18
5858 Northumberland St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
412-255-2863

Pittsburgh Police Department Zone 4 Station
5858 Northumberland St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
412-422-6520

Hospitals 

LifeCare Hospitals of Pittsburgh
225 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
412-247-2424

Doctor Offices

Lori Wynn Physical Therapy
412-512-6704

Quiet and small, Point Breeze maintains a strong neighborhood feel throughout its sidewalks-lined streets.

Quiet and small, Point Breeze maintains a strong neighborhood feel throughout its sidewalks-lined streets.

Top Point Breeze Restaurants

Top Point Breeze Restaurants

Point Brugge Cafe

Address: 401 Hastings St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Phone: 412-441-3334
Rating: 4.7
Description: A consistent favorite among local restaurant publications, Point Brugge specializes in Belgian-inspired cuisine. 

Pino’s Contemporary Italian Restaurant

Address: 6738 Reynolds St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Phone: 412-361-1336
Rating: 4.5
Description: Chef Pino focuses on creating the quintessential Italian experience: great food and a cozy atmosphere.

The Cafe at the Frick

Address: 7227 Reynolds St, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Phone: 412-371-0600
Rating: 4.5
Description: A cozy spot for a bite to eat while visiting the Frick estate.

Peppi’s

Address: 7619 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Phone: 412-243-1610
Rating: 4.3
Description: Step back in time to enormous subs and burgers with big flavors—all in a classic burger shop experience.

Many of Point Breeze’s streets off Penn Avenue are quiet—even though they’re only a quick drive from major shopping centers and businesses.

Many of Point Breeze’s streets off Penn Avenue are quiet—even though they’re only a quick drive from major shopping centers and businesses.

Top Point Breeze Shopping Locations

As a largely residential neighborhood, Point Breeze lacks a popular shopping destination. However, there are two locations where you’ll find a few shops clustered together:

  • The intersection of Gettysburg Street and Reynolds Street — you’ll find a number of restaurants and small shops.                  

  • The eastern end of Penn Avenue, near the Braddock Avenue intersection, close to Wilkinsburg — you’ll find a number of chain restaurants and convenience stores.

Annual Point Breeze Events

To take a deep dive into Point Breeze events and community details, visit the Point Breeze Organization and the Point Breeze North Development Corporation. 

Point Breeze Yard Sale

Date: September
Location: All over Point Breeze
About the event: Although primarily a big day for Point Breeze residents to sell their unwanted goods, St. Bede Church often hosts food trucks and annual used book sale, turning the Point Breeze Yard Sale into a big social mixer! 

Fall Festival

Date: October
Location: Sterret Field at Sterrett Classical Academy
About the event: Come celebrate the season with all of your favorite fall activities. 

Light Up Point Breeze

Date: December
Location: Reynolds Street
About the event: Light Up Point Breeze frequently features live music, seasonal events, and plenty of other attractions to celebrate the holiday season. 

Point Breeze Scavenger Hunt

Date: Year-round
Location: All over Point Breeze! 
About the event: Designed as a fun, safe way for members of the community to pass the time, Point Breeze has developed two scavenger hunts: one for people 11 and under, and one for those 12 and older. You can get more details on the Point Breeze Scavenger Hunt page. 

Neighborhood Parks

Mellon Park

Address: 1047 Shady Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Easiest Access: Travel west on Penn Avenue, then turn southwest onto Fifth Avenue.
Park Features:

Frick Park

Address: (Frick Environmental Center) 2005 Beechwood Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Easiest Access: Travel east on Forbes Avenue until you reach Beechwood Boulevard, then travel south on Beechwood Boulevard until you reach the park. 
Park Features:

Westinghouse Park

Address: 7051 Thomas Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Easiest Access: Take Penn Avenue, then travel north on North Lang Avenue until you reach the park. 
Park Features:

  • Walking paths

  • Open space

  • Playground

Neighborhood Gyms

Fitness Essentials LLC
7101 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
412-519-8471

The Climbing Wall
7501 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
412-247-7334

Pittsburgh Fencer’s Club
7501 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208

Gymkhana Inc
7501 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
412-247-4800

Schools and Universities in Point Breeze

Schools

Linden Elementary School (K-5)
Address: 725 South Linden Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Phone: 412-529-3996

Sterrett Classical Academy (6-8)
Address: 7100 Reynolds St, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Phone: 412-529-7870

St. Bede School
Address: 6920 Edgarton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Phone: 412-661-0447

Access to Highways and Other Major Roadways

Route 8
Route 8 runs along Penn Avenue and connects to Route 28 in the north and Route 376 in the south. 

Route 376
Travel southwest on Route 8 through Wilkinsburg until you reach Route 376. 

Route 28
Follow Route 8 north until you cross the Allegheny river and reach Route 28.

Point Breeze-Based Contractors

Here are a few of the contractors based in Point Breeze:

Landscaper

Karl Steinman Landscape
143 South Dallas Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
412-441-1122

Mow & Snow
528 Undercliff Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
412-242-1500

Plumber

Robert M Learzaf
557 S Braddock Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
412-241-2571

Carpet

3 Rivers Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
7131 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
412-848-4655